Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Punjab Police Officials Face Discipline in Colonel Assault Case
Imagine a police officer and an Army Colonel had a disagreement that led to a physical fight.
An investigation was done by the police to look into what happened, and it recommended actions against some officers.
These officers will have a few years of their service taken away, and won't get promoted during this period.
The incident involved the colonel and his son.
Departmental inquiry recommended actions against six Punjab Police personnel.
The incident involved an alleged assault on Col. Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son.
Punishment includes deduction of three years of service and no promotion.
The inquiry was conducted by the Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police.
CBI re-registered FIRs and took over the investigation on July 25.
- Who
- Col. Pushpinder Singh Bath, his son, and Punjab police officials.
- What
- Departmental inquiry recommended actions against police officials for allegedly assaulting Col. Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son.
- When
- The incident occurred on the night of March 13-14.
- Where
- Patiala, India.
- Why
- The incident stemmed from a car parking dispute.
Colonel's Perspective
Punjab Police's Perspective
Incident
Colonel's Perspective
Col. Bath alleged the police assaulted them without provocation and demanded CBI inquiry.
Punjab Police's Perspective
Police initiated a departmental inquiry and later CBI took over investigation.
- Involved
- Col. Pushpinder Singh Bath, his son, and Punjab Police officials
- Location
- Patiala, India
- Incident Date
- March 13-14
- Inquiry Conducted By
- Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police
- Outcome
- Deduction in service, no promotion for six personnel
- CBI Involvement
- Re-registered FIRs and took over investigation
Sources
Colonel assault case: Department inquiry recommends action against 4 cops
Col Pushpinder Singh Bath Case: Punjab Police Recommends Disciplinary Action Against 6 Officials
Colonel assault case: Action recommended against 4 cops